About Me

My husband and I have worked side by side flipping houses for the last fifteen years. Over those years, we have learned a lot about when a professional contractor should be called in and when we can get the job done without any issues. If you are considering taking on a home renovation project, it is time for you to stop and learn what can be done on your own and what should be left to the professionals. Use my site as a starting point to learn if what you have planned is doable on your own, or if you should find a contractor to do it for you.

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If you have a property that is overgrown and you want to clear the site for building or general beautification purposes, then it may be in your best interest to work with a contractor who can perform the service. Professionals will typically offer both land clearing and brush mulching services. If you have a choice between the two, then go with the mulching. The mulching simply does a better job of sustaining a healthy property. Read More...

After choosing the perfect house plans, you will need to hire a home builder to turn these drawings into an actual house you can eventually move into. Building a house is an exciting time in life, but it is also a time when you will have a lot of decisions to make. Luckily, there is one decision you will not have to make right away, unless you want to. This decision is what to use the flex space for that you see on your home plans. Read More...

A traditional fireplace offers both decorative value to tie the living room together and functional use as a heating source when your power goes out. If you're adding a brand new addition to an existing home or just updated an outdated hearth, ceramic tile is the best option because it's affordable and heat resistant at the same time. Get creative with your new ceramic tile hearth by using these handy design tips. Read More...

There are plenty of reasons that you may have for boosting your home's value. Although the real estate crash of 2008 has left many people without reason to invest in their home or property, the market has shown signs of an upswing. This means that there are more potential buyers on the real estate market, and more people willing to invest in their home for the express purpose of eventually selling it. Read More...

Deciding to put a deck on your house is not a decision you are likely to regret. Decks are useful and beautiful, and they offer extra living space in the outdoors. As you plan for this new addition to your home, you may want to consider adding some features to the deck to make it even more attractive and useful. Deck builders can build so many unique features into decks, and here are some ideas that you may want to consider adding. Read More...